How To Be A Movie Critic: 16 Conversations With Critics Who Know

Everyone has an opinion about movies! As cinema grew as an art form, so did the importance of the film critic. Whereas it used to be that a select few voices were the authority on movies, technology has given the opportunity for anyone to have a platform to express their opinion. So what separates true critics from the rest? How do you make your voice stand out? In How To Be A Film Critic: Sixteen Conversations with Critics That Know, award winning film critic, Kevin Sampson, provides an in-depth look at the careers of accredited critics who have made a mark on the industry in newspaper (USA Today, New York Times, Washington Post), radio (WTOP, WHUR), TV (NBC, ABC, FOX), online outlets (rogerebert.com, Indiewire, Screen Rant), YouTube, and podcasts. This multi-generational look at the modern film critic and movie reviewer will equip you with the knowledge of how to: find your voice, keep a fresh perspective with each film you see, formulate unique questions for interviews, understand where the industry is headed and more. With specific advice for the up and coming critic, this book is a must read for anyone who desires to become a critic or is a film enthusiast!